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Key Lime Bars Recipe
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By Suzanne Jacobus, Resident since 1993
Lemon bars have always been a favorite in my family for a sweet treat. The use of fresh key limes gives these bars a nice twist and a special St. Patrick’s day delight.
Ingredients: Crust:
• 1 cup softened unsalted butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup powdered sugar, plus extra to sprinkle on top
• ¼ teaspoon of almond extract
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Filling:
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1/3 cup fresh key lime juice
• Rind from 1 ½ key limes
• ¼ teaspoon of sea salt
• A few drops of green food coloring (optional)
Directions:
• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a food processor mix together all crust ingredients.
• Press dough into a 9-by-13-inch pan.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• While crust bakes make filling mixture. Using a food processor mix thoroughly the filling ingredients.
• Pour mixture over the baked crust and bake for an additional 25 minutes.
• Let cool than dust with powdered sugar.
• Cut into squares.
Enjoy! Suzanne Jacobus Alain Pinel Real Estate sjacobus@apr.com
